Election statement from the business world: We have urgent problems to solve

Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), stated that they have more hope in the new period, saying, “We believe that we can quickly overcome the current problems with an economic management that knows production and export well and has a mastery of the dynamics of world trade”. he used the phrase.

TİM President Gültepe, in his written statement, wished that the result would be beneficial for Turkey and the Turkish nation.

Gültepe, who thanked the ministers who worked with great devotion in the previous period to increase exports, used the following statements:

“With the holding of the elections, the atmosphere of uncertainty ended. Now is the time to focus on our work with all our energy. We are working with the vision of making Turkey one of the top 10 exporting countries. However, I must stress that we are going through a difficult period. Despite the high increase in costs since the beginning of the year, the suppression of the exchange rate harmed the competitiveness of our exporters. We started to experience losses in some markets that we could break into with a lot of effort. However, we cannot bear to lose the market. On the contrary, we should be able to show the flag in new markets with steps that increase our competitiveness”.

Noting that they are even more hopeful about the new period, Gültepe said, “We believe that we can quickly overcome the current problems with an economic management that knows production and export well and has a command of world trade dynamics.” he performed the assessment of it.

“TOGETHER WE BUILD THE DAYS WHEN DEVELOPMENT WILL SPEED LIKE A SNOWBALL”

Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) President Şekib Avdagiç also stated that 2023 is a special year for them and stated that they have a lot of work to do.

Avdagic said: “Big things fall on the new Presidential Cabinet for more production-export-employment. As a Turkish private sector, we will set the days when new achievements will be added and development will speed up like a snowball.” he used his statements.

“WE WILL CONTINUE WORKING TOGETHER”

Mahmut Asmalı, Chairman of the Association of Independent Entrepreneurs and Industrialists (MUSIAD), stressed that the Turkish nation has clearly and clearly demonstrated its will for stability.

Asmalı said: “Now, in the Turkish century, we will continue to work together with the ideal of a strong Turkey and produce together for our country. The new century is the century of Great Türkiye. The new century is the century of independence and the future”. he performed the assessment of it.

“FIGHTING INFLATION WILL BE A TOP PRIORITY ON THE AGENDA”

United Brands Association (BMD) President Sinan Öncel also stated that they experienced a two-round presidential election for the first time in Turkey and stated that the elections demonstrated that the country has a strong tradition of democracy.

Noting that the period of uncertainty that began with the electoral process has come to an end, Öncel said: “I believe that steps will be taken quickly to further strengthen our democracy and our economy in the new period. The fight against inflation will be among the main priorities of the new period. As BMD, representing Turkey’s 489 leading brands, we will continue to support our government in the fight against inflation and do our best.” he used his statements.

“OUR TASK IS TOO MUCH FOR A STRONG PROSPERITY Türkiye”

Orhan Aydın, President of the Anatolian Association of Lions Entrepreneurs (ASKON), stated that there was a successful electoral process in terms of the history of Turkish democracy.

Noting that the citizens elected Erdogan again by preferring stability, trust and experience, Aydın said that the election result was a success that went down in world literature.

Aydın stated that the Turkey Century will be discussed in the next term and made the following statements:

“The messages that the voters give in this process will be well analyzed and it will be a process in which the strong Turkey of the future will be built. As always, we will continue to contribute to the development of a strong and prosperous Turkey in this process, and we will strive to fulfill the commitments made. There is no thesis about tomorrow, you have to roll up your sleeves to go fulfilling one by one the promises in the electoral environment. Because we have many duties for a strong and prosperous Türkiye. On this occasion, we wish the general elections on May 28 to be beneficial to our country and our nation, we wish everyone to be the winners, and we congratulate our President Erdoğan on this unique success.”

“WE HAVE PROBLEMS WAITING FOR URGENT SOLUTION”

Turkish Shoe Manufacturers Association (TASD) President Berke İçten stated that the last two elections once again proved that Turkey has a strong democratic tradition and stated that voters showed their will at the polls with a high turnout.

Noting that the period of uncertainty ended with the completion of the elections, İçten made the following statements:

“Now we have to focus on our work. Because, as an industry, we have problems that urgently need solutions. Our industry, which has a current account surplus of $500 million, has again reached a level of current account deficit. We are losing our competitive edge due to rapidly rising costs and the level of exchange rates today. There is a decrease in our exports. We hope that the direction of the new economy will take over as soon as possible and, in line with the opinions and suggestions of the industry, quickly solve the problem of imported footwear.”